Popular California-based Chinese fast food restaurant Panda Express expects to open a new south Overland Park location early next year.
Panda Express corporate told the Post the restaurant chain is targeting an April 9, 2024 opening date. It will have a drive-thru and places to dine in.
Panda Express coming to booming south Overland Park
- The new 2,600-square-foot restaurant is planned at the northwest corner of 159th Street and Metcalf Avenue, by Walmart Supercenter and Aldi.
- The mixed-use development Bluhawk — expected to bring more dining options, including a Whataburger — is just down the road from the site.
Overland Park approved plans earlier this year
- The Overland Park Planning Commission approved the final development plan for the project in early February.
- Overland Park issued the project’s building permits earlier this month.
- Previously, the site was identified as a future McDonald’s location, but developers never built the restaurant, according to city documents.
This is Overland Park’s fourth Panda Express
- There’s an existing Panda Express in south Overland Park in the Deer Creek Shoppes at 7352 W. 135th St.
- Panda Express also has a restaurant near 91st Street and Metcalf and another one in the Oak Park Mall food court.
- There’s also a location in Lenexa in the Oak Park Commons shopping center at 95th Street and Quivira Road.
Panda Express serves American-style Chinese food
- Panda Express patrons can order a meal with one entree or upgrade to an option with two or three entree portions. Each meal is served with the choice of steamed rice, fried rice or chow mein.
- Panda Express also serves appetizers and desserts at some locations.
- Additionally, there are some a la carte and family style options on the menu, as well as a Panda Cub menu for younger customers.
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